Anyway, on to the winner of th Wee Expressions Giveaway...
I will be emailing the winner shortly and they will then have 48 hours to respond before I pick another winner.
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Mar 17, 2011
We have a winner!
I must say that I am sorry that so much time has gone by since the Wee Expressions giveaway ended and I this winners post. Time has just been flying by for me lately.
Anyway, on to the winner of th Wee Expressions Giveaway...
I will be emailing the winner shortly and they will then have 48 hours to respond before I pick another winner.
Anyway, on to the winner of th Wee Expressions Giveaway...
I will be emailing the winner shortly and they will then have 48 hours to respond before I pick another winner.
Mar 10, 2011
Winner! Is it you?
I am so happy! The great BumCoveredDiapers.com giveaway got 157 comments! I have not had any giveaway do that well yet, though I hope it continues in upcoming giveaways I may do. :)
Without further adu...
The winner of a Build-Your-Own fitted diaper from BumCoveredDiapers.com is.......
I will be emailing the winner shortly. They will then have 48 hours to respond before I pick another winner. Congrats to PA LaPresti's!
Without further adu...
The winner of a Build-Your-Own fitted diaper from BumCoveredDiapers.com is.......
I will be emailing the winner shortly. They will then have 48 hours to respond before I pick another winner. Congrats to PA LaPresti's!
Mar 9, 2011
An UnderCover Winner!
And the winner of the UnderCover Mama nursing tank is...
The winner has been emailed and confirmed. Congrats Jentri!
Mar 3, 2011
LBBE - Hevea Baby Pacifier Review
When it comes to baby, I like to keep things natural and simple. There are many products, even for babies, that just don't fit those criteria. There is one such company out there that feels the same way, especially about pacifiers. That company is Hevea Baby USA. Hevea Baby makes a great 100% natural rubber pacifier.
As the picture above notes, these pacifiers are made from 100% natural rubber. They are BPA, PVC, and phalate free. That is really awesome in my book. It was shortly after my first son was born that I started hearing and learning so much more about BPA and what it can do to kids and so now I am doing all I can to keep it away from both of my kids and from the family as a whole.
So, now on to our experience. Well, we waited for at least three weeks before trying out any nipples or pacifiers other than my built in ones. :) Baby C is still trying to get used to pacifiers and such. I have tried this pacifier but she seems to not be too keen on the shape. As she gets more used to having something other than my finger or breast in her mouth, she may become more apt to take this shaped pacifier. Until then, I am trying to learn what she might like and what she does not.
I did really like the solid design of this pacifier, there are not real nooks or crannies for dirt or anything to get caught in. Yes, there are design cutouts, but they seem pretty easy to get to with a nipple brush. I do think that the design is nice and distinctive. I like it. I would love if Baby C ended up using this pacifier more often as she gets a little older.
Now, I am hoping that Baby C does not get as addicted to a pacifier as LJ did, but I do think it can be good for a baby to use one when they are young. They have been found to help reduce the risk of SIDS. I think it can also work nicely as something that calms little ones when they need it most.
I think this is a great pacifier made with good materials. You can learn more about this and other great Hevea products at Hevea Baby USA. Also, check out their facebook page!
So, now on to our experience. Well, we waited for at least three weeks before trying out any nipples or pacifiers other than my built in ones. :) Baby C is still trying to get used to pacifiers and such. I have tried this pacifier but she seems to not be too keen on the shape. As she gets more used to having something other than my finger or breast in her mouth, she may become more apt to take this shaped pacifier. Until then, I am trying to learn what she might like and what she does not.
I did really like the solid design of this pacifier, there are not real nooks or crannies for dirt or anything to get caught in. Yes, there are design cutouts, but they seem pretty easy to get to with a nipple brush. I do think that the design is nice and distinctive. I like it. I would love if Baby C ended up using this pacifier more often as she gets a little older.
Now, I am hoping that Baby C does not get as addicted to a pacifier as LJ did, but I do think it can be good for a baby to use one when they are young. They have been found to help reduce the risk of SIDS. I think it can also work nicely as something that calms little ones when they need it most.
I think this is a great pacifier made with good materials. You can learn more about this and other great Hevea products at Hevea Baby USA. Also, check out their facebook page!
Feb 24, 2011
LBBE - Wee Expressions ***Review & Giveaway!*** (closed)
I may have mentioned before that I love finding great shops on Etsy. The people you meet that are the backbone of these shops are wonderful and talented. Now, I would like to focus on one such shop that I have been a fan of for some time. That shop is Wee Expressions.
This shop can be a one stop shop for many cloth moms. The woman behind this shop offers fitted diapers, wipes, momma cloth, and more. I always love looking around at what she has to offer and see if anything new has been listed. I just wish I could buy of it! Lauren was nice enough to send me a three pack of nursing pads for me to try out. I don't have many cloth nursing pads. Really, I only had one set before hers arrived and that was a pair I threw together to see how it would turn out.
These nursing pads are great. I like cloth pads over the disposable any day. These nursing pads are super cute with all the different patterns she has available. Also, you notice the extra ring of stitching in the above picture? Well, from what I can tell, the majority of the absorbent layers are housed in this ring, it holds them together better, and it creates a slight cupping effect once you wash and dry these pads (dry in the dryer to get cup shape). I think the bias tape edge helps with the cupping as well.
The flannel that she uses is really nice and soft. I can really start to forget that I am wearing nursing pads at times, when I have these ones on. I like that. They also are not too obvious that I have nursing pads in my bra. This is a big deal for me. I hate when I feel like I am wearing them and to feel like they are showing through my shirt is a big no-no to me. I hate that and will not wear a nursing pad if I feel that it is showing through my bra and top.
Rules: This giveaway is open to the US & Canada. Giveaway will end at midnight on March 11th. Any entries timestamped after this time will not be valid. Winner will be picked using random.org, verified, and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Disclaimer:The thoughts and opinions expressed on my blog are my own and are not swayed by any monetary or product compensation. I received a sampling of products for review purposes and no other compensation was received.
This shop can be a one stop shop for many cloth moms. The woman behind this shop offers fitted diapers, wipes, momma cloth, and more. I always love looking around at what she has to offer and see if anything new has been listed. I just wish I could buy of it! Lauren was nice enough to send me a three pack of nursing pads for me to try out. I don't have many cloth nursing pads. Really, I only had one set before hers arrived and that was a pair I threw together to see how it would turn out.These nursing pads are great. I like cloth pads over the disposable any day. These nursing pads are super cute with all the different patterns she has available. Also, you notice the extra ring of stitching in the above picture? Well, from what I can tell, the majority of the absorbent layers are housed in this ring, it holds them together better, and it creates a slight cupping effect once you wash and dry these pads (dry in the dryer to get cup shape). I think the bias tape edge helps with the cupping as well.
The flannel that she uses is really nice and soft. I can really start to forget that I am wearing nursing pads at times, when I have these ones on. I like that. They also are not too obvious that I have nursing pads in my bra. This is a big deal for me. I hate when I feel like I am wearing them and to feel like they are showing through my shirt is a big no-no to me. I hate that and will not wear a nursing pad if I feel that it is showing through my bra and top.
***Buy It!***
You can buy your own nursing pads from Wee Expresisons' Etsy shop for $2.85 a pair or 3/$8.00,7/$17.95.You also get free shipping on sets of 3 or more nursing pads for a limited time!
***Win it!***
One lucky reader will win a 3 pack of nursing pads in their choice of fabrics.
Mandatory Entry:
(This must be done before any other entries count!)
Follow my blog through Google Friend Connect and go to Wee Expressions' Etsy shop and tell me your favorite product.
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Rules: This giveaway is open to the US & Canada. Giveaway will end at midnight on March 11th. Any entries timestamped after this time will not be valid. Winner will be picked using random.org, verified, and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Disclaimer:The thoughts and opinions expressed on my blog are my own and are not swayed by any monetary or product compensation. I received a sampling of products for review purposes and no other compensation was received.
Feb 22, 2011
LBBE - BumCoveredDiapers.com ***Review and Giveaway!*** (closed)
Bumcovereddiapers.com is an awesome company. I have loved what they have available for ages. When we found out we were expecting Baby C, I started looking at all of the shops I love and wishing I could buy so many diapers. Bumcovereddiapers.com had a new diaper that she was working on perfecting. One of their newest diapers available are the Build-your-own Fitted Diapers.
These fitted diapers are made exactly to your liking, with four layers of fabric and a heavy soaker pad sewn inside. We can create a custom diaper especially for your little one. You choose the color, lining material, and the soaker material!
From the site:
These fitted diapers are made exactly to your liking, with four layers of fabric and a heavy soaker pad sewn inside. We can create a custom diaper especially for your little one. You choose the color, lining material, and the soaker material! Prices range from $6.00-$9.00, depending on your selections.
Melissa from BumCoveredDiapers sent me a flannel diaper with aplix for Baby C. It was made with some super cute pink flannel and a thin strip of aplix on the front of the diaper. At first I thought the aplix on the front was a little thin, but with Baby C being as tiny as she is and the belly button sticks out enough that most aplix fronts start to rub. This aplix doesn't get close enough to the edge of the diaper to rub her belly at all. That is a big plus to me! This diaper is the small and Baby C is maybe around 7 pounds now.
I love how this diaper fits her. Yes, it might be a little big in some areas, but that tells me that she will be able to wear it for some time instead of outgrowing it within a week or two. The absorbency is really nice with these diapers. With Baby C, I don't need a whole lot, but it is a perfect amount that she can end up wetting her diaper more than once and still be good to go. Also, it has held in BF poos. Yes, Baby C made sure to test this diaper to its full extent the first time it was put on her. I love this diaper and for the cost, you can't beat it.
Rules: This giveaway is open to the US & Canada. Giveaway will end at midnight on March 8th. Any entries timestamped after this time will not be valid. Winner will be picked using random.org, verified, and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Disclaimer:The thoughts and opinions expressed on my blog are my own and are not swayed by any monetary or product compensation. I received a sampling of products for review purposes and no other compensation was received.
I love how this diaper fits her. Yes, it might be a little big in some areas, but that tells me that she will be able to wear it for some time instead of outgrowing it within a week or two. The absorbency is really nice with these diapers. With Baby C, I don't need a whole lot, but it is a perfect amount that she can end up wetting her diaper more than once and still be good to go. Also, it has held in BF poos. Yes, Baby C made sure to test this diaper to its full extent the first time it was put on her. I love this diaper and for the cost, you can't beat it.
***Buy It!***
You can Build-Your-Own diaper Here.
***Win it!***
One lucky reader will win one Build-Your-Own Diaper.
Mandatory Entry:
(This must be done before any other entries count!)
Follow my blog through Google Friend Connect and go to Bumcovereddiapers.com and tell me your favorite product.
Extra Entries:
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Rules: This giveaway is open to the US & Canada. Giveaway will end at midnight on March 8th. Any entries timestamped after this time will not be valid. Winner will be picked using random.org, verified, and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Disclaimer:The thoughts and opinions expressed on my blog are my own and are not swayed by any monetary or product compensation. I received a sampling of products for review purposes and no other compensation was received.
Feb 19, 2011
LBBE - Undercover Mama ***Review & Giveaway*** (closed)
Nursing did not go so well with LJ. I didn't think anything of it before having him. I figured nursing would be fine, but it wasn't. In the hospital troubles came at us from every angle it seemed and LJ ended up basically leaving the hospital already supplementing with formula. This time around I knew there might be issues (some of which were on my end) and I learned ways to overcome these issues so that Baby C and I could hopefully have a go at breastfeeding.
For me, part of having a successful experience with nursing, I need to be comfortable doing it at home and in public. I don't have a bunch of nursing tops, but I do have a handful of nursing bras and all but one is a top closure style bra.
While I was pregnant this time around, I learned of a great concept and that was the one of the Undercover Mama nursing tank. With an Undercover Mama you can turn basically any top closure nursing bra in to a tank top! How awesome is that?! I knew when I first saw this product, that I would love to have at least one when Baby C arrived.
Now I have been fortunate enough to get one! Undercover Mama was nice enough to send me a black Undercover to try out. When I got it in the mail, I was a week or two away from my due date, but I still could not wait to try it on. That afternoon I tried it on. Even with as pregnant as I was, it fit me comfortably! I loved how stretchy the material was and the hooks to attach it to my bra were really easy to attach and detach.
It is so nice to be able to wear my regular shirts and still nurse Baby C without showing my belly and the marks of two pregnancies. I have always been a little paranoid about how my belly looks, and after two babies, it has not changed. This covers what I want to hide, keeps me modest, and still gives easy access to the girls for nursing.
For those who may be a little nervous about nursing in public and what others might see, you need to invest in one of these tanks! With this tank I can make any shirt into a shirt that I can nurse in and I don't have to think twice before heading out the door. I know that I will be ready to nurse my little girl whenever she gets hungry and I won't be showing a ton of skin to the world while doing it.
Really, I can't say enough good things about the Undercover Mama tank. All the things they say on their site and in the videos are true. You will fall in love with this product. And you know what...? You have a chance to win one right here!
Rules: This giveaway is open to the US & Canada. Giveaway will end at midnight on March 5th. Any entries timestamped after this time will not be valid. Winner will be picked using random.org, verified, and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Disclaimer:The thoughts and opinions expressed on my blog are my own and are not swayed by any monetary or product compensation. I received a sampling of products for review purposes and no other compensation was received.
For me, part of having a successful experience with nursing, I need to be comfortable doing it at home and in public. I don't have a bunch of nursing tops, but I do have a handful of nursing bras and all but one is a top closure style bra.
While I was pregnant this time around, I learned of a great concept and that was the one of the Undercover Mama nursing tank. With an Undercover Mama you can turn basically any top closure nursing bra in to a tank top! How awesome is that?! I knew when I first saw this product, that I would love to have at least one when Baby C arrived.
Now I have been fortunate enough to get one! Undercover Mama was nice enough to send me a black Undercover to try out. When I got it in the mail, I was a week or two away from my due date, but I still could not wait to try it on. That afternoon I tried it on. Even with as pregnant as I was, it fit me comfortably! I loved how stretchy the material was and the hooks to attach it to my bra were really easy to attach and detach.
It is so nice to be able to wear my regular shirts and still nurse Baby C without showing my belly and the marks of two pregnancies. I have always been a little paranoid about how my belly looks, and after two babies, it has not changed. This covers what I want to hide, keeps me modest, and still gives easy access to the girls for nursing.
For those who may be a little nervous about nursing in public and what others might see, you need to invest in one of these tanks! With this tank I can make any shirt into a shirt that I can nurse in and I don't have to think twice before heading out the door. I know that I will be ready to nurse my little girl whenever she gets hungry and I won't be showing a ton of skin to the world while doing it.
Really, I can't say enough good things about the Undercover Mama tank. All the things they say on their site and in the videos are true. You will fall in love with this product. And you know what...? You have a chance to win one right here!
***Buy It!***
The Undercover Mama is available online Here and retails for $24.99
***Win it!***
One lucky reader will win one Undercover Mama in their choice of Black or White and in the size of their choosing!
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Follow my blog through Google Friend Connect and go to Undercovermama.com and tell which color tank is your favorite.
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Rules: This giveaway is open to the US & Canada. Giveaway will end at midnight on March 5th. Any entries timestamped after this time will not be valid. Winner will be picked using random.org, verified, and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Disclaimer:The thoughts and opinions expressed on my blog are my own and are not swayed by any monetary or product compensation. I received a sampling of products for review purposes and no other compensation was received.
Feb 17, 2011
LBBE - Baby K'tan ***Review & Discount!***
One thing that I love to be able to do with my children is wear them as much as possible. With LJ this was through a sling carrier that I purchased. The main hurdle I had with that was LJ was tiny and the sling was meant from birth to toddler and he just sank in to this sling, no matter how much I tried to roll the fabric to make the sling smaller for him. I also received an infantino soft carrier as a shower gift, but again, small babies just don't work well with those.
I knew that when I had another child, I wanted to look at some of my other options for babywearing. I started my research early and there are a TON of options out there in many price ranges. I like the idea of a wrap, i.e. Moby, and the ease of slings, but they still weren't quite doing it for me. Then I found a great mix for the soft carrier world. In steps the Baby K'tan.
Here is some info from their site:
The Baby K'tan® Baby Carrier (patent pending) is a 100% natural cotton, ergonomically designed & stylish soft hybrid baby carrier. Offered in hip neutral colors, the Baby K'tan is a cross between a sling and a structured front baby carrier, offering the positions and benefits of both!
The stylish and soft nature of the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier will last as your baby grows (up to 35 pounds – one of the most durable of its kind!) providing comfort alongside simple and convenient maintenance – all in an exclusive design that can be worn in multiple wearing positions.Using the Baby K’tan infant carrier your baby can be carried upright (facing in or out), and as they get older, they can be carried on your hip.
I received my Baby K'tan the day after we came home from the hospital. Talk about good timing! I really could not wait to try it out. Since I had checked out their YouTube site before getting the carrier, I knew how to put it on with ease. The instruction manual that comes with the carrier also makes things really easy for first timers. Right away I was able to get Baby C (along with her blankets) in to the carrier.
So far we have taken two trips out with the Baby K'tan. Our first trip was to Target and I made sure to have my K'tan in our diaper bag in case she was sick of sitting in her car seat. It of course happened and for me to be able to push the cart and hold her, I had to put her in the K'tan. It was so easy and she was more than happy to be snuggled up next to mommy and within a few minutes she was falling asleep while sucking on my finger (she loves to do that when falling asleep). A few days later we went to Walmart, and I knew that I was going to wear her from the moment we left the car. It was a nicer day in our area so I was able to go without a jacket and that made it a little easier for me. We had Baby C dressed nice and warm so that she wouldn't really even notice coming out of the car seat and warmth. I was able to get her in the K'tan in like a minute and she was out cold. Baby C slept the entire time we were at the store and I know she loved being in the Baby K'tan.
Another thing that I always love about wearing my children when I can, is that I can spread the babywearing love with others who comment on my carrier. While on our second store trip I got at least two comments directed to me and I overheard many more. The more moms see others wearing their babies and the ease with which to do it, the more they will consider wearing their babies and the benefits of that are staggering.
Really, I can't say enough good things about this carrier. I love it! I am so glad that I now have a Baby K'tan so I can carry Baby C with ease and without having straps to tie or rings to adjust. Oh, and I must take a moment to talk about the customer service within the company. I have had such a great experience working with this company. When corresponding with them, I always heard back within a day or two (that was mostly over weekends) and everything was processed very quickly. I have enjoyed every part of this review and I know that I would work with company again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend the Baby K'tan to any new or soon-to-be parent.
You can check out the Baby K'tan website for a ton of more information about their great products or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
I knew that when I had another child, I wanted to look at some of my other options for babywearing. I started my research early and there are a TON of options out there in many price ranges. I like the idea of a wrap, i.e. Moby, and the ease of slings, but they still weren't quite doing it for me. Then I found a great mix for the soft carrier world. In steps the Baby K'tan.
Here is some info from their site:
The Baby K'tan® Baby Carrier (patent pending) is a 100% natural cotton, ergonomically designed & stylish soft hybrid baby carrier. Offered in hip neutral colors, the Baby K'tan is a cross between a sling and a structured front baby carrier, offering the positions and benefits of both!
The stylish and soft nature of the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier will last as your baby grows (up to 35 pounds – one of the most durable of its kind!) providing comfort alongside simple and convenient maintenance – all in an exclusive design that can be worn in multiple wearing positions.Using the Baby K’tan infant carrier your baby can be carried upright (facing in or out), and as they get older, they can be carried on your hip.
I received my Baby K'tan the day after we came home from the hospital. Talk about good timing! I really could not wait to try it out. Since I had checked out their YouTube site before getting the carrier, I knew how to put it on with ease. The instruction manual that comes with the carrier also makes things really easy for first timers. Right away I was able to get Baby C (along with her blankets) in to the carrier.
Another thing that I always love about wearing my children when I can, is that I can spread the babywearing love with others who comment on my carrier. While on our second store trip I got at least two comments directed to me and I overheard many more. The more moms see others wearing their babies and the ease with which to do it, the more they will consider wearing their babies and the benefits of that are staggering.
Really, I can't say enough good things about this carrier. I love it! I am so glad that I now have a Baby K'tan so I can carry Baby C with ease and without having straps to tie or rings to adjust. Oh, and I must take a moment to talk about the customer service within the company. I have had such a great experience working with this company. When corresponding with them, I always heard back within a day or two (that was mostly over weekends) and everything was processed very quickly. I have enjoyed every part of this review and I know that I would work with company again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend the Baby K'tan to any new or soon-to-be parent.
You can check out the Baby K'tan website for a ton of more information about their great products or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
***Buy It***
The Baby K'tan retails for between $62-$74. There are also great accessories available on the site to accompany your Baby K'tan.
***Discount It!***
I have been given the opportunity to offer up a great discount to my readers. This code is good for 10% off purchases made on their online store. The code will be valid from 2/16/11 through 4/19/11!
Code: Lynifer
Feb 15, 2011
LBBE - Babylegs ***Review and Giveaway!*** (closed)
One thing that I quickly grew to love when I started to use cloth diapers were babylegs. I loved the idea of being able to put on some great baby leg warmers to keep LJ's legs warm while keeping the diaper nice and accessible for those changes that happen oh so often.
Some of the cutest leg warmers that I have found have been Babylegs, by far. They have so many different cute patterns and products. When looking for the next pair of leg warmers for your little one, you will always have trouble picking just one. What makes this company even better is that they have so many great products, not just baby leg warmers. You can also buy newborn leg warmers, baby socks, and tights (regular and footless).
Babylegs sent me a little grab bag of their products. Paul, from Babylegs even sent a little surprise for big brother LJ when he sent out things for Baby C.
What did LJ get in the bag? Well, take a look:
LJ loves these fire engine Babylegs. As soon as he saw these leg warmers, he wanted to wear them. I love that he is willing to wear something that will help to keep him nice and warm and he loves that he gets to wear something that looks like a firetruck. LJ loves firetrucks right now and so seeing these just really made his day.
My little LJ is such a skinny mini and even under jeans and other pants I worry that he is not able to stay warm enough. When we stay home and he is in cloth, I want to make it as easy as I can to change him when he says that he needs a new "ber-ber" (diaper). Babylegs are the perfect answer to both of these situations.
Baby C has a cute pair of newborn Babylegs in the purple butterfly pattern. They are so tiny and really cute and so big on her little legs! I couldn't believe that something so tiny would end up so big on her legs, but I know that she liked them because she did not fuss nearly as much for diaper changes when she had them on. Once we start going out of the house more, I know that I will be putting these on her little legs to ensure that she stays warm during these cold winter days.
So, now for the even better part of this post!
Rules: This giveaway is open to the US & Canada. Giveaway will end at midnight on March 1st. Any entries timestamped after this time will not be valid. Winner will be picked using random.org, verified, and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Disclaimer:The thoughts and opinions expressed on my blog are my own and are not swayed by any monetary or product compensation. I received a sampling of products for review purposes and no other compensation was received.
Some of the cutest leg warmers that I have found have been Babylegs, by far. They have so many different cute patterns and products. When looking for the next pair of leg warmers for your little one, you will always have trouble picking just one. What makes this company even better is that they have so many great products, not just baby leg warmers. You can also buy newborn leg warmers, baby socks, and tights (regular and footless).
What did LJ get in the bag? Well, take a look:
My little LJ is such a skinny mini and even under jeans and other pants I worry that he is not able to stay warm enough. When we stay home and he is in cloth, I want to make it as easy as I can to change him when he says that he needs a new "ber-ber" (diaper). Babylegs are the perfect answer to both of these situations.
Baby C has a cute pair of newborn Babylegs in the purple butterfly pattern. They are so tiny and really cute and so big on her little legs! I couldn't believe that something so tiny would end up so big on her legs, but I know that she liked them because she did not fuss nearly as much for diaper changes when she had them on. Once we start going out of the house more, I know that I will be putting these on her little legs to ensure that she stays warm during these cold winter days.
close up of the newborn Babylegs
So, now for the even better part of this post!
***Buy It!***
You can head over to Babylegs' site and check out all of their super cute babylegs, footless tights, and socks.
***Discount***
Babylegs has been so great as to offer up a 20% discount to my readers. This code is good from 2/15-3/15.
Code:HAND
***Win it!***
One lucky reader will win a grab bag from Babylegs.
Mandatory Entry:
(This must be done before any other entries count!)
Follow my blog through Google Friend Connect and follow Babylegs on facebook.
Extra Entries:
- Like Lynifer's Blog on Facebook - 1 entry
- Like Babylegs on Twitter - 1 entry
- Follow me on twitter (@whocg23) - 1 entry
- Tweet about this giveaway - include a link to this post, @whocg23, and the tag #giveaway - 1 entry per tweet - 1 tweet per day - Be sure to leave a link to your tweet in your comment
- Subscribe via a reader (left sidebar) - 1 entry
- Subscribe to my emails (left sidebar) - 2 entries - Be sure to activate your subscription!
- Follow me through Networked Blogs (left sidebar) - 1 entry
- Blog about this giveaway, linking back to this post! - 5 entries - Leave a link to your blog post in the comment
Rules: This giveaway is open to the US & Canada. Giveaway will end at midnight on March 1st. Any entries timestamped after this time will not be valid. Winner will be picked using random.org, verified, and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Disclaimer:The thoughts and opinions expressed on my blog are my own and are not swayed by any monetary or product compensation. I received a sampling of products for review purposes and no other compensation was received.
Feb 12, 2011
LBBE - Fleece Soaker from Zizzies and Izzies ***Review & Giveaway!*** (Closed)
I love finding some really great WAHMs on Etsy. There are so many talented women and men out there and Etsy can be a great way to find them. One such person is Shelly from Zizzies and Izzies.
I was sent a fleece soaker in the newborn size. Since we knew that we were having a little girl, I enjoyed being able to get things that were undoubtedly girlie. Shelly sent me one of her flower soakers and oh my is it cute!
Baby C is still under 7 pounds and look how perfect this soaker fits her. It even fits nicely under her cord stump. I was so glad when I saw the size of the soaker as I knew it would actually have a chance of fitting my newborn where most diapers in a "newborn" size are still too big. Right now she is fitting more of a preemie size in diapers and outfits. I have been able to put a small prefold that I made for her and this fits over it nicely.
I love soakers because they really help to let air through to baby's skin and that has been a big thing for us as Baby C has gotten red really fast with disposables and the weather we have been having has not helped her skin either. Even just one prefold with this soaker on top and the redness is greatly reduced. It makes me feel good that her bum is not as sore as it might have been.
I highly recommend stopping by Zizzies and Izzies to see what is available for your little one. The prices are great and she really does have a great selection of fabrics to choose from.
Rules: This giveaway is open to the US & Canada. Giveaway will end at midnight on February 28th. Any entries timestamped after this time will not be valid. Winner will be picked using random.org, verified, and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Disclaimer:The thoughts and opinions expressed on my blog are my own and are not swayed by any monetary or product compensation. I received a fleece soaker for review purposes and no other compensation was received.
I was sent a fleece soaker in the newborn size. Since we knew that we were having a little girl, I enjoyed being able to get things that were undoubtedly girlie. Shelly sent me one of her flower soakers and oh my is it cute!
I love soakers because they really help to let air through to baby's skin and that has been a big thing for us as Baby C has gotten red really fast with disposables and the weather we have been having has not helped her skin either. Even just one prefold with this soaker on top and the redness is greatly reduced. It makes me feel good that her bum is not as sore as it might have been.
I highly recommend stopping by Zizzies and Izzies to see what is available for your little one. The prices are great and she really does have a great selection of fabrics to choose from.
***Buy It!***
You can head over to Zizzies and Izzies Etsy site and purchase a 2 pack of fleece soakers for $15.00.
She has a ton of other great products you can check out while you are there!
***Discount***
Shelly has been so great as to offer up a 15% discount to my readers. This discount code is good until the end of February.
Code: whatmommawants
***Win it!***
One lucky reader will win a 2 pack of fleece soakers in their choice of size and color/pattern
from Zizzies and Izzies!
Mandatory Entry:
(This must be done before any other entries count!)
Follow my blog through Google Friend Connect. Leave a comment with you GFC name.
Extra Entries:
- Like Lynifer's Blog on Facebook - 1 entry - Leave your facebook name in the comment
- Like Zizzies Britches on Facebook - 1 entry -
- Follow me on twitter (@whocg23) - 1 entry - Leave your twitter ID in the comment
- Tweet about this giveaway - include a link to this post, @whocg23, and the tag #giveaway - 1 entry per tweet - 1 tweet per day - Be sure to leave a link to your tweet in your comment
- Subscribe via a reader (left sidebar) - 1 entry - Leave a comment
- Subscribe to my emails (left sidebar) - 2 entries - Leave a comment and be sure to activate your subscription!
- Follow me through Networked Blogs (left sidebar) - 1 entry - Leave a comment
- Blog about this giveaway, linking back to this post! - 5 entries - Leave a link to your blog post in the comment
Rules: This giveaway is open to the US & Canada. Giveaway will end at midnight on February 28th. Any entries timestamped after this time will not be valid. Winner will be picked using random.org, verified, and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Disclaimer:The thoughts and opinions expressed on my blog are my own and are not swayed by any monetary or product compensation. I received a fleece soaker for review purposes and no other compensation was received.
Feb 10, 2011
LBBE - Overstock.com ***Review and Discount***
Part of having a new baby is needing some new baby items. These can get expensive quickly. Overstock.com helps you to keep these costs down. They are an online retailer that has everything from Diamond rings to sporting goods, and so much more! I was recently able to review some of the items available at Overstock.com and given a discount code to use and give to my wonderful readers! (Code will be at the end of the post)
First, I must say, with having a second child and LJ only being 2.5 we knew we were going to need a sit-n-stand stroller of some description. It just so happen that overstock.com had one that we had been looking at! Overstock.com already had the stroller for a lower price than we have found anywhere else. Then I was able to use my discount code and save even more!
It is really easy to use Overstock.com' website. You can easily search for almost any product possible. The set-up of their category section is also really easy to navigate. I was able to quickly find their selection of sit-n-stand strollers and find the one we were looking for. I had a lot of fun looking around and doing some daydreaming of my own, too. :)
Seeing as I am going to be a stay-at-home mommy of two soon, I find myself thinking more and more of Coffee Makers. Right now I drink more tea than anything, but being able to make up a cup of decaf tea or coffee when I need a little treat would be so nice when juggling my new life to come. Heck, I find myself hankering for that some mornings already, but I don't feel like lugging out our big 12 cup maker for just a cup or two.
Of course, we have an older house and we don't have a ton of good storage spaces, so I also had to check out that section of the site. We are looking for some kind of storage unit that will fit behind our one door so we can easily store our gloves and hats and the like in reach of the coats when we are heading out the door. The biggest hurdle for us is that it can only be 12 inches deep or wide. Of course I found a unit in the storage section that would be perfect for our purpose!
Checkout is super easy as well. You have a few different options for checkout. You can use your credit card, or you can use Paypal. Not many bigger sites let you use your Paypal account. I find this really handy for those with a Paypal account, like myself (though I didn't use it). There is also an option (should you qualify) to use "Bill Me Later."
Do you know what the greatest part of Overstock.com is? Their price for shipping. They mention it in every commercial and it is all over their site, and that is because it is so awesome! What is it, you ask?
$2.95 shipping on your entire order, Always! That's it! You can spend 20 dollars on one item or hundreds on several things on their site and you still pay just $2.95 for shipping. How great is that?! I love it! I know I saved a bundle on the shipping cost alone by using Overstock.com to buy our new stroller.
Ready for the code?
Since this code is not good for electronics, Overstock.com also gave me a free shipping promo code for electronics: 202234
Disclosure: All the ideas and opinions expressed are my own. No monetary compensation was received for doing this post, however, I was provided with a discount code.
First, I must say, with having a second child and LJ only being 2.5 we knew we were going to need a sit-n-stand stroller of some description. It just so happen that overstock.com had one that we had been looking at! Overstock.com already had the stroller for a lower price than we have found anywhere else. Then I was able to use my discount code and save even more!
It is really easy to use Overstock.com' website. You can easily search for almost any product possible. The set-up of their category section is also really easy to navigate. I was able to quickly find their selection of sit-n-stand strollers and find the one we were looking for. I had a lot of fun looking around and doing some daydreaming of my own, too. :)
Seeing as I am going to be a stay-at-home mommy of two soon, I find myself thinking more and more of Coffee Makers. Right now I drink more tea than anything, but being able to make up a cup of decaf tea or coffee when I need a little treat would be so nice when juggling my new life to come. Heck, I find myself hankering for that some mornings already, but I don't feel like lugging out our big 12 cup maker for just a cup or two.Of course, we have an older house and we don't have a ton of good storage spaces, so I also had to check out that section of the site. We are looking for some kind of storage unit that will fit behind our one door so we can easily store our gloves and hats and the like in reach of the coats when we are heading out the door. The biggest hurdle for us is that it can only be 12 inches deep or wide. Of course I found a unit in the storage section that would be perfect for our purpose!Checkout is super easy as well. You have a few different options for checkout. You can use your credit card, or you can use Paypal. Not many bigger sites let you use your Paypal account. I find this really handy for those with a Paypal account, like myself (though I didn't use it). There is also an option (should you qualify) to use "Bill Me Later."
Do you know what the greatest part of Overstock.com is? Their price for shipping. They mention it in every commercial and it is all over their site, and that is because it is so awesome! What is it, you ask?
$2.95 shipping on your entire order, Always! That's it! You can spend 20 dollars on one item or hundreds on several things on their site and you still pay just $2.95 for shipping. How great is that?! I love it! I know I saved a bundle on the shipping cost alone by using Overstock.com to buy our new stroller.
So, now for the good part!
Overstock.com has given me the opportunity to share a great discount code good for 10% off Overstock products (excluding movies, books, and electronics). This discount code never expires, however, it can only be used once per email address.Ready for the code?
Here it is: 121745
Since this code is not good for electronics, Overstock.com also gave me a free shipping promo code for electronics: 202234
Disclosure: All the ideas and opinions expressed are my own. No monetary compensation was received for doing this post, however, I was provided with a discount code.
Feb 8, 2011
LBBE - GoGreen Wipes ***Review and Giveaway!*** (closed)
I am going to kick off this "Little Bundle Baby Event" with a great company and one of their new products!
I am sure that many of you have heard about GoGreen Pocket Diapers. Now, GoGreen Pocket Diapers has Funky Cloth wipes!
These wipes are great! Each wipes is made from 2 layers of a nice soft cotton knit and measures about 5.5" x 5.5". You are going to love the colors that come in each pack. One thing that I loved was that each color was also a slightly different material. While some materials did shrink up more than others, they are all really nice. Some wipes that you get from other companies can be too thick, in my opinion. By having just two layers of a cotton knit, the wipes stay slim and fit perfectly in a commercial wipes container without getting stuck in the slot when pulling the next wipe out for clean up time.
Leah sent me 15 of her new wipes for me to review. I was so happy to get the wipes in the mail that I prepped them that afternoon so I could start using the wipes on LJ as soon as possible!
I found that the white wipes did shrink quite a bit, but they are ribbed and stretch right out. The blue wipes did also shrink a little, but not all that much. Really, I don't need to have all my wipes the exact same size and they are only going to be cleaning up my babe's bum anyway.
Speaking of babe's bum, GoGreen's wipes really get the job done. They clean up things quickly and I tend to use less of these wipes per change than some of my others. I love that! The less I have to be using up my wipes, the better.
These wipes are just so awesome. I love how soft they are after each washing. They seem to be getting better and better really. They are the first wipes I put into the wipes container now when I am getting low. Like I mentioned above too, I love that they are nice and thin so that they easily pop-up from my wipes container. I store my wipes damp and folded so they pop-up like traditional disposable wipes and there some on the market that just do not allow for this type of use.
GoGreen Pocket Diapers' wipes are great! They are sold in three different quantities and at awesome prices!
The pack of 15 wipes is only $4.95! You can also buy packs of 25 and 50! Yes, 50 wipes, and they are only $18.95!
Rules: This giveaway is open to the US & Canada. Giveaway will end at midnight on February 22nd. Any entries timestamped after this time will not be valid. Winner will be picked using random.org, verified, and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Disclosure: I was not monetarily compensated for this post. I received a sample of the product for review purposes. All opinions expressed are my own.
I am sure that many of you have heard about GoGreen Pocket Diapers. Now, GoGreen Pocket Diapers has Funky Cloth wipes!
Leah sent me 15 of her new wipes for me to review. I was so happy to get the wipes in the mail that I prepped them that afternoon so I could start using the wipes on LJ as soon as possible! I found that the white wipes did shrink quite a bit, but they are ribbed and stretch right out. The blue wipes did also shrink a little, but not all that much. Really, I don't need to have all my wipes the exact same size and they are only going to be cleaning up my babe's bum anyway.
Speaking of babe's bum, GoGreen's wipes really get the job done. They clean up things quickly and I tend to use less of these wipes per change than some of my others. I love that! The less I have to be using up my wipes, the better.These wipes are just so awesome. I love how soft they are after each washing. They seem to be getting better and better really. They are the first wipes I put into the wipes container now when I am getting low. Like I mentioned above too, I love that they are nice and thin so that they easily pop-up from my wipes container. I store my wipes damp and folded so they pop-up like traditional disposable wipes and there some on the market that just do not allow for this type of use.
GoGreen Pocket Diapers' wipes are great! They are sold in three different quantities and at awesome prices!
The pack of 15 wipes is only $4.95! You can also buy packs of 25 and 50! Yes, 50 wipes, and they are only $18.95!
**Buy Now**
You can purchase packs of 15, 25, or 50 wipes HERE.
**Win IT!**
GoGreen Pocket Diapers has offered to give one lucky reader their very own set of 15 wipes!
Mandatory Entry:
(This must be done before any other entries count!)
Follow my blog through Google Friend Connect. Then head on over to GoGreen Pocket Diapers and tell me another product you would love to try. Leave a comment.
Extra Entries:
- Like Lynifer's Blog on Facebook - 1 entry - Leave your facebook name in the comment
- Like GoGreen Pocket Diapers on Facebook - 1 entry - Leave your facebook name in the comment
- Follow me on twitter (@whocg23) - 1 entry - Leave your twitter ID in the comment
- Tweet about this giveaway - include a link to this post, @whocg23, and the tag #giveaway - 1 entry per tweet - 1 tweet per day - Be sure to leave a link to your tweet in your comment
- Subscribe via a reader (left sidebar) - 1 entry - Leave a comment
- Subscribe to my emails (left sidebar) - 2 entries - Leave a comment and be sure to activate your subscription!
- Follow me through Networked Blogs (left sidebar) - 1 entry - Leave a comment
- Blog about this giveaway, linking back to this post! - 5 entries - Leave a link to your blog post in the comment
Rules: This giveaway is open to the US & Canada. Giveaway will end at midnight on February 22nd. Any entries timestamped after this time will not be valid. Winner will be picked using random.org, verified, and contacted via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.
Disclosure: I was not monetarily compensated for this post. I received a sample of the product for review purposes. All opinions expressed are my own.
Feb 6, 2011
Don't forget your extra Entries! (plus a lil update)
So, my very first blog event will be starting next week! I can't believe it is February already and Baby C is here. The first post for the event will be up on Tuesday. If you have not already gotten in your extra entries, head on over to this post and get them in. I will leave them open for a little after the event starts, but they will not be there for the entire event.
So, Baby C arrived on February 1st. We came home on Thursday then. My whole birth story will be another day's post all together. I can't believe that she is here and we are now a family of four. It is nice and she is doing great.
I will say that I am glad that I have the first two posts of the baby event already done and ready to post. It is a big process off my mind for the moment. I do have so much that I am still getting used to. I think going from one to two kids is a bigger move than none to one. I am very lucky that LJ is taking this change in stride really. He loves his little sister. I can't to see how much of a big helper he is when it becomes just him and me and baby C during the days. Friday I was lucky enough to have Hubby be able to take a half a day of work so he could come home and help me out with getting us all ready to take Baby C to her appt and weight check that morning and then help with LJ when he was not napping that afternoon.
So, I may not be able to post as much as I would like in the week to come as I learn to balance new baby, 2 year old, home and blog all at once. It will be interesting, but in time I will be able to find the balance we need.
I am still here. I have not gone very far, but we do have our new little bundle here with us giving us so much joy!
Until next time... Happy Loving!
So, Baby C arrived on February 1st. We came home on Thursday then. My whole birth story will be another day's post all together. I can't believe that she is here and we are now a family of four. It is nice and she is doing great.
I will say that I am glad that I have the first two posts of the baby event already done and ready to post. It is a big process off my mind for the moment. I do have so much that I am still getting used to. I think going from one to two kids is a bigger move than none to one. I am very lucky that LJ is taking this change in stride really. He loves his little sister. I can't to see how much of a big helper he is when it becomes just him and me and baby C during the days. Friday I was lucky enough to have Hubby be able to take a half a day of work so he could come home and help me out with getting us all ready to take Baby C to her appt and weight check that morning and then help with LJ when he was not napping that afternoon.
So, I may not be able to post as much as I would like in the week to come as I learn to balance new baby, 2 year old, home and blog all at once. It will be interesting, but in time I will be able to find the balance we need.
I am still here. I have not gone very far, but we do have our new little bundle here with us giving us so much joy!
Until next time... Happy Loving!
Jan 14, 2011
Little Bundle Baby Event
That is right! I am having a baby event! I thought what better time to get things moving in the direction of reviews and giveaways then when I am going to be starting a new chapter in my life with our second child.
I have some great reviews lined up for this event and a couple great giveaways as well! It will be awesome I am sure. Be on the look out for the Event to start in the beginning of February. It will end when we get through all of our awesome sponsors. :)
Want an idea of who is sponsoring this event?
How about:
Babylegs
GoGreen Pocket Diapers
Undercover Mama
Plus a few more who I will keep you guessing on!
**Event Extra Entries!**
To get some extra entries in to the giveaways you can do the following. Please leave a comment on this post for each opportunity you take. Then you will be able to use these entries in each giveaway you enter (after doing the mandatory entry of course).
5 extra entries - Post my event button on your blog and leave it there for the length of the event. Leave a comment with a link, so I can check it out. :)
3 extra entries - Post about my giveaway on your facebook page. Be sure to tag @Lynifer's Blog and link to this post. Leave a comment with a link to the post.
I am really excited to be able to bring some great companies and products to my readers. Many of these companies will also have coupon codes for me to offer up with the reviews! Keep your eyes peeled in the weeks to come! Great things are happening here at Lynifer's Blog!
Until next time... Happy Blogging!
I have some great reviews lined up for this event and a couple great giveaways as well! It will be awesome I am sure. Be on the look out for the Event to start in the beginning of February. It will end when we get through all of our awesome sponsors. :)
Want an idea of who is sponsoring this event?
How about:
Babylegs
GoGreen Pocket Diapers
Undercover Mama
Plus a few more who I will keep you guessing on!
**Event Extra Entries!**
To get some extra entries in to the giveaways you can do the following. Please leave a comment on this post for each opportunity you take. Then you will be able to use these entries in each giveaway you enter (after doing the mandatory entry of course).
5 extra entries - Post my event button on your blog and leave it there for the length of the event. Leave a comment with a link, so I can check it out. :)
3 extra entries - Post about my giveaway on your facebook page. Be sure to tag @Lynifer's Blog and link to this post. Leave a comment with a link to the post.
I am really excited to be able to bring some great companies and products to my readers. Many of these companies will also have coupon codes for me to offer up with the reviews! Keep your eyes peeled in the weeks to come! Great things are happening here at Lynifer's Blog!
Until next time... Happy Blogging!
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